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What actually should win?
Thats what were here to determine.
Todays focus: Comedy series.
Short answer: Yes, it does!
But it faces some competition, most notably fromThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Yes, its only one episode.
But even a single boundary-pushing, meaningful installment can elevate the perception of a whole season.
Yes, its only one episode.
But even a single boundary-pushing, meaningful installment can raise up the perception of a whole season.)
That leaves us with three series: newcomersBarryandMrs.
Maisel,andAtlanta, which was nominated last year but lost toVeep.
A look at the number of nominations each received 13 forBarry, 14 forMrs.
Remember: This is the same group that gave this Emmy toModern Familyfor five consecutive years.
This is where I thinkThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselhas an advantage.
But like most modern comedies, it also contains moments of drama.
Given its period setting, I can see it appealing to older voters.
But then theresAtlanta, one ofthe boldest shows on televisionand the one with the most comedy nominations this year.
All of that should work in its favor.
But at this point, heres what Im saying.
The Emmy will go to …The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.NeitherMrs.
MaiselnorAtlantais a mainstream family sitcom, but the former is the more obviously comedic of the two.
And in this category, that matters.
I dont think hell win this year, either.
But like Macy, I suspect hell go trophyless once again.
It would be great to see the show get something.
But this year, he has two other favorites with which to contend.
On the other hand: Did youseethe Teddy Perkins episodeofAtlanta?
A second consecutive win for the star ofAtlantaseems the most likely outcome on Emmy night.
But I still think this Emmy pretty clearly comes down to one person: Rachel Brosnahan.
Were it not for Brosnahan, Id probably expect this to finally be Rosss year.
But Brosnahan cannot be ignored.
Maiselis, it basically sinks or swims on the strength of Brosnahans performance.
The Emmy will go to … Rachel Brosnahan.
Ill be surprised if it doesnt.
But I cant deny that this feels like Brosnahans year.
Plus, I think even Baldwin feels like his take on Trump has gotten a little tired.
Hes a riot onBarryas acting teacher Gene Cousineau.
Plus, hes Henry Fucking Winkler.
He has six Emmy nominations and no wins.
(He never got one for playing the Fonz onHappy Days, which is a travesty.)
He deserves the win for what he does onBarry,and also for how good hes always been.
I cant really say that about anyone else in this category.
Tony Shalhoub has two Emmys.
Louis Anderson has one.
Mullally is the onlyWill & Gracecast member nominated for the series revival.
ButSNLfeels like a mighty big wall to crash though this year.
(Emmy voters wait, have I said this before?
do tend to repeat themselves.)
The Emmy will go to …Kate McKinnon.
Even if she doesnt win this year, Gilpin will be back in 2019.
The Emmy should go to … Hiro Murai.
The Emmy should go to … Liz Sarnoff.I have no qualms with Alligator Man, to be honest.
It beautifully synthesizes the shows themes via tense, spare, and carefully crafted dialogue.
